The German company Crytek in the framework of the exhibition GDC 2016 presented the fifth generation of his graphics engine, the CryEngine, is well known among developers of video games and graphics technology. But a big surprise for everyone was the fact that from now on this engine will be distributed as a “pay what you want”, that is, anyone developer can get this product in full and not to pay its developers a single cent, provided that it will be in conflict with his conscience.
On the official website, users are asked to select the amount they would be willing to pay for an updated CryEngine. The amount varies from Euro 0 to infinity. The developers provide users with the ability to transfer up to 70% of this amount to the Fund Indie Development Fund aimed at supporting small indie studios. In this distribution system there are no pitfalls. Even if you make a commercial product and will earn on it money sales, Crytek won’t take any royalties.
The package, which can be downloaded from the official website, includes the latest version of the engine CryEngine, full sours-code engine, the commercial part that allows you to embed the game the payment system, all supported by the engine platform, the library support virtual reality headsets HTC Vive, PlayStation and Oculus Rift VR, and training materials. That should be enough for any Studio to create on the basis of the CryEngine? If you are interested in this offer, details can be found on the official website of the company.